tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19336675.post2107164220039330934..comments2023-11-03T06:02:02.128-07:00Comments on By Ken Levine: Some thoughts on rewritingBy Ken Levinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17305293821975250420noreply@blogger.comBlogger22125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19336675.post-13843686126440590152017-05-09T01:11:29.387-07:002017-05-09T01:11:29.387-07:00Since they write it, do the voices, and are basica...Since they write it, do the voices, and are basically 100% in charge with no interference from networks or 3rd parties they are able to pull off last minute rewrites. They hold the record by far. It's happened a few times and I believe one time they didn't get it done. When you're writing a show for actors or a live audience you have to go with whatever you have no matter what when it's time to shoot. Myleshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07139984409445302062noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19336675.post-11312480280158357522017-05-08T22:04:01.758-07:002017-05-08T22:04:01.758-07:00Friday Question, there is a clip from Cheers that ...Friday Question, there is a clip from Cheers that gets used at professional sports events. I'll let readers try and guess which one.<br />My question is, does the studio get paid for use of these clips, and if so do you get a share?MikeNnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19336675.post-66130873686140808342017-05-08T11:27:17.067-07:002017-05-08T11:27:17.067-07:00Ken's responses raises a another Friday questi...Ken's responses raises a another Friday question - does the credited writer's attitude towards rewriters change based upon their background (tv versus film versus theater)?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19336675.post-64596186997605959792017-05-08T10:53:09.818-07:002017-05-08T10:53:09.818-07:00ehh... re: Kate Beckinsale being rude to Ken at th...ehh... re: Kate Beckinsale being rude to Ken at the gym - "Celebrity being rude" is subjective. I thought Ken was pretty brusque with me when I told him in the Falcon Theater lobby after "A or B" that I was a fan of the blog, and enjoyed the play. But maybe he just had other people he knew that he'd rather talk to. So - perspective...McTomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08672101599685031569noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19336675.post-41328691488761651832017-05-07T14:30:43.087-07:002017-05-07T14:30:43.087-07:00@Paul
Simon Kinberg & Michael Arndt make up to...@Paul<br />Simon Kinberg & Michael Arndt make up to $350,000 / week<br />I believe John August is als up there - not nec that %% but maybe $100,000 - in terms of 'go to' for certain kinds of featuresAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19336675.post-46379181346413860062017-05-07T13:30:29.868-07:002017-05-07T13:30:29.868-07:00Wow.... Superb ...... Thanks Ken :)Wow.... Superb ...... Thanks Ken :)Sandranoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19336675.post-24718121535408108452017-05-07T13:28:55.956-07:002017-05-07T13:28:55.956-07:00Johnny Walker,
Yes I know professionals like Ken ...Johnny Walker,<br /><br />Yes I know professionals like Ken are normal people like us :)<br /><br />It's actually the stars and their screwed up lives that Ken has observed, I was interested in.<br /><br />Ken once spoke of how Kate Beckinsale (Pearl Harbor star) was very rude when Ken went to say Hi at Gym. Likewise whatever Ken has seen, interacted and heard from sources, I was wondering which movie depicted that the best.......<br /><br />Anyway Thanks.<br /><br />Sandranoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19336675.post-74416806151398259612017-05-07T13:27:11.660-07:002017-05-07T13:27:11.660-07:00Sandra,
I will be answering your question and dev...Sandra,<br /><br />I will be answering your question and devoting an entire post to it later in the week. :)<br />By Ken Levinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17305293821975250420noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19336675.post-15392798571643445382017-05-07T13:22:24.322-07:002017-05-07T13:22:24.322-07:00Thanks Wally.Thanks Wally.Sandranoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19336675.post-38999901809160998752017-05-07T13:21:14.253-07:002017-05-07T13:21:14.253-07:00Thanks VP81955 .... yes have seen "The player...Thanks VP81955 .... yes have seen "The player". It was not so great.... Isn't Altman overrated?<br /><br />Anyway, Goldie Hawn ..pygmies... sorry didn't get it.....Sandranoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19336675.post-21702043542277255212017-05-07T08:20:25.823-07:002017-05-07T08:20:25.823-07:00I understand that there are a few writers who make...I understand that there are a few writers who make a very good living doing uncredited rewrites and script doctoring. I know that Elaine May has contributed to a number of scripts, and I believe you once wrote that Carrie Fischer was also in demand. Could you name some of the other great, uncredited script doctors?Paul Gottliebhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14062464400324829622noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19336675.post-58632709482146407302017-05-07T06:22:46.468-07:002017-05-07T06:22:46.468-07:00Sandra, I'm not sure Ken would agree that a po...Sandra, I'm not sure Ken would agree that a portrayal of "screw-ups/odd-balls/wackos" would sum up his experience in Hollywood. Although there is obviously insanity in Hollywood, and plenty of stories about it, Ken's always stressing how most people are nice, normal and professional. So a "typical" representation might not be as interesting as you might hope :)<br /><br />I was watching "Saving Mr Banks" the other day, and I thought the portrayal of the Sherman Brothers was probably very close to how they would have behaved. Professional, talented and trying to do a good job. <br /><br />There's always going to be monsters, though. I think the first time the darker side of Hollywood was shown was in Sunset Blvd. I'm interested in what Ken thinks best shows off the worst of Hollywood, too, and the first place he might point you to is his satirical novel, Must Kill TV :) (Available from the links on the right --->)Johnny Walkerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13302545167970532080noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19336675.post-18325544976044934452017-05-07T05:09:52.870-07:002017-05-07T05:09:52.870-07:00@Sandra
Swingers written by Jon Favreau
more tru...@Sandra<br /><br />Swingers written by Jon Favreau<br /><br />more truth about breaking in without it (the fiction) being a breaking in story<br />but in reality it's one of the best breaking in stories for Jon, Vince and Doug Liman<br />it was meta before meta existed<br /><br />http://grantland.com/features/an-oral-history-swingers/Wallynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19336675.post-702134585556880822017-05-06T17:15:42.804-07:002017-05-06T17:15:42.804-07:00Sandra: "The Player" has to be included....Sandra: "The Player" has to be included. (Goldie Hawn -- who <i>finally</i> got her star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame yesterday -- treated as a goddess by the pygmies!)VP81955https://www.blogger.com/profile/11792390726196611188noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19336675.post-34042896510022052712017-05-06T16:59:58.811-07:002017-05-06T16:59:58.811-07:00What's the shortest amount of time you've ...What's the shortest amount of time you've had to rewrite your material?<br />South Park writers say they had to rewrite their episode starting Tuesday 8PM for an episode that would air Wednesday. Major rewrite as the first version was centered around laughing at Hillary cheerleaders that Bill would now be first gentleman. MikeNnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19336675.post-22021142297982814332017-05-06T12:21:39.107-07:002017-05-06T12:21:39.107-07:00Hi Ken,
Longtime reader Sandra. Love all your pos...Hi Ken,<br /><br />Longtime reader Sandra. Love all your posts.... actually I read Hollywood related posts mostly :)<br /><br />Wondering as a Friday question or just as a separate post, if you can make a list of movies that portrays Hollywood best as per you.<br /><br />Some lists do exist on net, but by outsiders and journos. Which movie do you think portrays Hollywood screw-ups/odd-balls/wackos best ;)<br /><br />Thanks. <br />Sandranoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19336675.post-69128028659728250242017-05-06T10:36:06.299-07:002017-05-06T10:36:06.299-07:00Brian,
""You can't handle the truth...Brian,<br /><br />""You can't handle the truth!" - was coined by Steven Spielberg ..." was it????<br /><br />Or is it just another credit given to Spielberg where he deserves none? Like in every Oscar speech or interview they mention him, even though he would have contributed zilch.<br /><br />Just mention him / give credit to him, in typical Hollywood kiss-ass manner.Philnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19336675.post-18073346935386666702017-05-06T09:43:55.755-07:002017-05-06T09:43:55.755-07:00You're kidding, right??You're kidding, right??Nithyanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19336675.post-21642061754131615662017-05-06T08:01:43.735-07:002017-05-06T08:01:43.735-07:00I just watched A Few Good Men, where Aaron Sorkin&...I just watched <i>A Few Good Men</i>, where Aaron Sorkin's screenplay (based on his stage play) was given a rewrite by William Goldman. Sorkin reportedly went back and updated the stage play with Goldman's changes, so there were clearly no hard feelings there. This was before the Sorkin style was fully developed; if IMDB is any guide, his famous "walk & talk" scenes started here as one of Rob Reiner's set directions, and the film's most famous line - "You can't <i>handle</i> the truth!" - was coined by Steven Spielberg ...brian thttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11816630081635941429noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19336675.post-42429482704545116082017-05-06T06:29:18.181-07:002017-05-06T06:29:18.181-07:00Rewrite your blog? It'd be like pinch-hitting ...Rewrite <i>your</i> blog? It'd be like pinch-hitting for Bryce Harper.<br /><br />But rewriting is part of what you pay for success in the industry. If I ever achieve screenwriting renown, I'll understand nearly all my scripts will be considerably rewritten, because I've done likewise with mine (and perhaps will have the chance to do with others). I only hope the finished product after others revise it is at least a reasonable facsimile of what I first gave the producer. VP81955https://www.blogger.com/profile/11792390726196611188noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19336675.post-64031004847113602742017-05-06T06:14:35.326-07:002017-05-06T06:14:35.326-07:00Mannequins - now that was a classic! Kudos.Mannequins - now that was a classic! Kudos.Andrewnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19336675.post-407915695418297552017-05-06T06:11:43.576-07:002017-05-06T06:11:43.576-07:00Carrie Fisher and Joss Whedon both worked as scrip...Carrie Fisher and Joss Whedon both worked as script doctors, and I assume were very well compensated.<br /><br />A Friday question for Ken: I don't know if you watch SUPERSTORE (but you should), but it just had an awesome second-season finale that featured special effects one has not historically seen in sitcoms. I was wondering if you could cast your experienced directorial eye over it and speculate about the budget, the mechanics, and the availability to such shows of special effects that used to be only the province of movies because they were priced way out of reach. I assume that CGI and digital production have a lot to do with bringing such things into the range of an average sitcom. Or feel free to tell me I'm all wrong and back when the DICK VAN DYKE show did something similar. :)<br /><br />wgWendy M. Grossmanhttp://www.pelicancrossing.netnoreply@blogger.com